The Statue of Liberty
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The Statue of Liberty is a statue on Liberty Island, by the Hudson Rivers outlet southwest of Manhattan in New York. It is a colossal neoclassical sculpture designed by Frederic Bartholdi and constructed by Gustave Eiffel. It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue was unveiled on the 28th October 1886 and was a gift to the United States from 'the people of France'. The Statue of Liberty is known all over the world, greeting ships entering the harbor from the Atlantic Ocean. Formally it is called "Liberty Enlightening the World".
By which river is the Statue of Liberty located?
Hudson River
How long is the nose of the Statue of Liberty?
146 cm
In how many parts was the Statue of Liberty delivered in
before construction started?
350
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
France
What is symbolized by the torch of the Statue of Liberty?
Enlightenment
What material makes up the outside of the Statue of Liberty?
Copperplate
What was the USA celebrating when they were given the Statue of Liberty as a gift?
The liberty of the USA
What’s the formal name of the Statue of Liberty?
Liberty Enlightening the World
What's the name of the engineer who constructed the Statue of Liberty?
Gustave Eiffel
What’s the name of the island where the Statue of Liberty
stands?
Liberty Island
What’s the name of the Roman goddess depicted by the Statue
of Liberty?
Liberta
What year was the Statue of Liberty opened?
1886
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
Frederic Bartholdi
Empire State Building
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The Empire State Building is a skyscraper and an office building between Fifth Avenue and 34th West Streeet in Manhatten, New York. The Empire State Building began construction in 1929 and was opened on May 1st, 1931. The building has 102 levels and is named after New York state which is nicknamed the Empire State. The building was the tallest building in the world for 39 years and is at the moment owned and managed by W&H Properties. Hard to believe it only took 1 year and 45 days to construct the building, very impressive!
As of 2017, the Empire State Building is owned and managed
by whom?
W&H Properties
For how many years was the Empire State Building the tallest
building in the world?
39 years
How long did it take to build the Empire State Building?
1 year and 45 days
How many elevators does the Empire State Building have?
73
How many men worked on the building of the Empire State
Building?
About 3400
How many of the Empire State Building's floors are above ground?
102
In what year was the Empire State Building opened?
1931
In which of these films is the Empire State Building
featured?
King Kong
What source of inspiration was used to speed up the
construction of the Empire State Building?
Henry Ford
What was the hourly wage for those who worked on building
the Empire State Building?
$1.92 per hour
Who was one of the designers of the Empire State Building?
Gregory Johnson
Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in New York. It extends over the East River, from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and was the world's largest suspension bridge when it was finished in 1883. It took 14 years to complete the bridge and on the opening day 1,800 vehicles and 150,300 people crossed the bridge. The bridge has 6 lanes for car traffic and is open for pedestrian crossing. Many tourists walk over the bridge during their New York visit.
As of 2017, what’s the cost of crossing the Brooklyn Bridge?
It’s free
How many crossed the Brooklyn Bridge on the first day of its
opening?
150,300 people
How many lanes for car traffic does the Brooklyn Bridge
have?
6
How many vehicles passed over the Brooklyn Bridge on its opening
day?
1800
How many years did it take to complete the Brooklyn Bridge?
14
In what year was the Brooklyn Bridge opened?
1883
The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn to what other New York
borough?
Manhattan
The Brooklyn Bridge was the first suspension bridge that
made use of what?
Steel wire
What type of architecture does the Brooklyn Bridge possess?
Neo-Gothic
What type of bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge?
Suspension bridge
What was the original name of the Brooklyn Bridge?
New York and Brooklyn Bridge
When the Brooklyn Bridge was being built, much was still
unknown about a certain weather phenomenon’s impact on bridges? Which one?
The wind
Which of the following world famous bridges was completed
first?
Rialto Bridge, Venice
Who was the owner of the architectural firm that designed the Brooklyn Bridge?
John Augustus Roebling
